Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX2

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh CX2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 5 years after the CX2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS30 matches up versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS30 against the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and CX2.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to produce extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger TS30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.